Historic NYC: The Singer Building
The Singer Building was once the tallest in New York City, standing at 612 feet. Built in 1908, the building was office and housed the headquarters of a sewing company (aptly enough, named Singer). Ernest…
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80 South Street Coming Closer to Reality?
Once upon a time, 80 South Street was supposed to be a Calatrava-designed residential tower rising roughly 1,000 feet tall. Though the original project has been cancelled, new renderings have recently surfaced. The drawings/renderings from…
One World Trade Center: 9/11/2012 Update
Here are the latest photos of the World Trade Center, taken yesterday on 9/11 2012. Eleven years after the terrorist attacks, the new complex is finally nearing some sense of completion. One World Trade Center…
6 Platt Street: Future Four Points by Sheraton
Construction has begun on 6 Platt Street, which is just one of several new hotels rising in the Financial District. The tower will rise 27 stories (273 feet), and will have 263 hotel rooms, per…
215 Pearl: Downtown’s Newest Dual-Marriott in the Works
Permits have been filed with the Department of Buildings for another new hotel in Lower Manhattan. 215 Pearl Street will have 39 stories and 320 hotel rooms, although the permits are pending due to the review…
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